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mourning

[mawr-ning, mohr-] / ˈmɔr nɪŋ, ˈmoʊr- /


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He posted a video message on Instagram on Wednesday mourning what he thought was the death of Sherpa.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Paying tribute on Saturday, Lucasfilm said it was "deeply saddened" to learn of her death, adding it "joins the global filmmaking community in mourning the loss of Marcia Lucas".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

We’ve become so enamored by this void that we inadvertently trapped ourselves inside of it, mourning the past that slipped away before we had a chance to say goodbye.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The senator’s son, Ivan Cepeda, channeled his mourning into a political mission that could realize his father’s Communist dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

She let her eyes linger on the green ribbon, already mourning the loss of that piece from her collection.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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